Business Unit Controller I

Position Summary

The Business Unit Controller will provide financial analysis and business strategy support to an assigned business group and will be responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of the overall group financial reporting.  As a finance partner, you will create and deliver routine and ad hoc financial reporting, forecasting, and operational scorecards.  You will also manage the quarterly and year-end closing processes as well as being responsible for accounting governance in line with company policy and SOX guidelines.  This position will partner with the Business Leadership team to identify, analyze and implement strategies and programs to grow the business and better manage costs.  

* This position is located in Mentor, Ohio with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Do as a Business Unit Controller

Business Strategy

• Become Key Partner with the Marketing/Sales/Back Office leadership and team to influence and align projects and strategy with STERIS’s financial interests.
• Direct the annual Budget planning and forecasting process for assigned groups.
• Manage the creation of the Annual Strategic Plan.
• Prepare and review financial data for acquisitions as needed.
• Partner with "Key Customers" to identify and explore alternative methods to grow the business.
• Develop analysis to evaluate effectiveness of Marketing/Sales programs & promotions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial performance.
• Support and drive the LEAN culture throughout group.
• Manage International Business Finance in the Healthcare group, providing primary support for International business partner leadership.

Financial Analysis

• Independently review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue results and profit margins.
• Independently review all direct Sales and Marketing costs, overhead allocations, and General and Administrative expenses to assure timeliness and accuracy of reporting.
• Create and maintain monthly financial and operational reports.
• Create business unit scorecards and related executive presentations/monthly reports.  
• Manage the consolidation of financial forecasts, plan and actuals.
• Measure actual performance results against forecast, plan and prior year.  Identify issues that require further action.  Highlight areas of business unit under/over performance.
• Develop, interpret and implement financial and accounting concepts or techniques for financial planning and analysis. 
• Assist in the creation and review of Business Unit capital expenditure requests.
• Project Manager for special projects as requested.
• Responsible for creation of routine and ad hoc reports and analysis to support Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Back Office projects.
• Ensure monthly reporting for acquisitions as needed.
• Assist Compensation group in development of necessary reporting, dashboards, and process improvements.

Financial and Internal Controls

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes in accordance with Corporate guidelines and policies. 
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, end of the year SOX reporting, data gathering and consolidation.
• Ensure that revenue is properly recognized on all orders in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policy and within Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
• Prepare, review and provide support for journal entries and accruals in the general ledger system.
• Ensure SOX compliance for Healthcare acquisitions as requested.

Coaching & Developing

• Responsible for development of high performing International financial teams to support the businesses.
• Improve the capabilities and employee engagement of the International group through cross training, resource management, and succession planning.
• Ensure compensation group development through exposure to reporting tools and aid in training.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 10 years of financial analysis experience required. 
• Experience directly managing financial processes.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing metrics.    
• Advanced Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred: 

• Manufacturing  and Operations accounting knowledge preferred (experience a plus).
• Oracle experience a plus. 
• Project management skills desired.
• Experience supporting financial operations in Canada and/or Latin America.

Other: 

• Strong resolution and problem solving skills. 
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Ability to be a self-starter; excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to work as a team member, as well as independently; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.
• Customer service orientation is mandatory.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer: 

Market Competitive Pay
Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
401(k) with a company match
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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